A candidate for Hereditary
Membership in the Order of Washington must be approved by the
Council and must be lineally descended from a man or woman who
served during the lifetime of George Washington, from February 22,
1731/2 to December 14, 1799, as a soldier, sailor or civil officer
of the several Colonies or States, of the confederated colonies or
of the United States of America or as a recognized patriot
supporting or providing material aid to the cause of American
Independence.

We encourage interest and
welcome new members. If you are qualified, we encourage you to
complete the lineage forms and submit them to the Society along with
either a proposal from a member or your cv or resume. Please be sure
to include your references and documentation, with copies, to
establish your qualifications.

Normally candidates for membership are proposed
for membership by other members. Considering that many outstanding
candidates may not know a member but be committed to the purposes
and mission of our Society and who share our interest in the origin
of our constitutional liberty and in genealogy, we have adopted a
procedure where a candidate could submit a cv or resume reflecting
his or her interests and accomplishments. That information, along
with the lineage information, will be considered by the Society.

Active Members, other than Honorary Members, may suggest eligible
friends for membership, and each Active Member, other than Honorary
Members, may in writing designate a qualified associate as
hereditary successor, thus making two ancestral representatives at
one time in the same family.

Purposes:

The Corporation is formed exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary and educational purposes within the meaning of
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as the same
may be amended or modified or replaced by any future United States
internal revenue law (the "Code"), including, without limitation, to
establish and sponsor a library, publications, conferences, symposia
and speeches pertaining to the American ideals as embodied in the
principles of General George Washington, including:

(1) The preservation of the history and traditions relating to the
foundation of the United States of America, and

(2) The promotion of freedom and liberty

Insignia:

(a) The official colors of the Corporation shall be red, white, and
blue displayed side by side (lengthwise) on the ribbon, and as may
be deemed appropriate incorporated elsewhere in the insignia and
printed matter.

(b) The official insignia of the Corporation shall be such as may
from time to time by authorized by the Chancellor and may employ any
appropriate design.

(c) Standards and Flags of the Corporation shall be such as may from
time to time by authorized by the Chancellor and may employ any
appropriate design.